Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl (Print Version)

Juicy grilled shrimp meets creamy avocado and sweet corn salsa atop warm fluffy rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Avocado Corn Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1 cup cooked corn kernels
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Bowl Base

17 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes prior to grilling.
03 - Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Gently mix avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl until combined.
05 - Divide warm rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and a generous portion of avocado corn salsa. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to prepare, ready in 30 minutes
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free for diverse diets
02 -
  • Contains shellfish (shrimp)—not suitable for shellfish allergies
  • This bowl is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
03 -
  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb base
  • Add black beans or shredded lettuce for extra texture and fiber
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